By Bashir Bello, Abuja
The Kaduna State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its fight against criminality, foiling a kidnapping attempt, arresting two suspected arms dealers and recovering three locally made firearms and 300 rounds of live ammunition.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan.
According to the statement, on September 20, 2026, at about 01:15 hours, operatives of Makarfi Division received a distress call that armed bandits had attacked a resident at Gimi Ward, Makarfi Local Government Area. Operatives, supported by local vigilantes, swiftly mobilized to the scene, engaged the bandits in a gun duel and overpowered them with superior firepower.
The suspects fled into the bush, but one suspect, Usman Alhaji Dahiru, 20, a native of the area, who sustained injuries, was arrested. Items recovered from him include one locally made rifle with three live cartridges, one locally made pistol with one live round, and a bag containing charms. Efforts have been intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
In a related development, on September 21, 2026, at about 22:00 hours, the Command received credible intelligence that one Jude Magaji of Ungwan Asibiti was in possession of a locally fabricated pistol and was moving around the community intimidating residents.
Operatives of Gwantu Division immediately tracked and arrested the suspect and recovered the firearm. The suspect is in custody while investigation is ongoing to establish how he came into possession of the weapon and whether it has been used for criminal activities.
Similarly, on September 22, 2026, at about 17:00 hours, detectives attached to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit acted on credible intelligence about a syndicate involved in illegal trafficking of arms and ammunition around Giwa LGA and the Railway Station axis of Kaduna State.
The operatives arrested two suspects, Rayyanu Adamu and Nasiru Abubakar, and recovered 270 live rounds of AK-47 ammunition and 30 live rounds of Type 06 ammunition, totalling 300 rounds.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammad Rabiu, psc, mni, commended the operatives and vigilantes for their bravery and prompt response.
He assured residents of the Command’s commitment to sustain the onslaught against criminal elements and urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to the police.
